Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Moldova
Moldova: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.2 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Moldova, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Moldova recorded 3.2 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Moldova peaked at 3.8 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2017.
That places Moldova 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.8 | — |
| 1981 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 3.2 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 91% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 3.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5, 91% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.71 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 118 Armenia 3.2 compare
- 118 Australia 3.2 compare
- 118 Belarus 3.2 compare
- 118 Canada 3.2 compare
- 118 Denmark 3.2 compare
- 118 East Timor 3.2 compare
- 118 India 3.2 compare
- 118 Iran 3.2 compare
- 118 Ireland 3.2 compare
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 3.2 compare
- 118 Nepal 3.2 compare
- 118 Palau 3.2 compare
- 118 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.2 compare
- 118 Tanzania 3.2 compare
- 118 Venezuela 3.2 compare
More reference data data for Moldova
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2466 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1366 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6117 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.118 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6117 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4303 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6426 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Moldova?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Moldova was 3.2 in 2018, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2017.
- How does Moldova rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Moldova ranks 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average non-HDL cholesterol levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated average level of non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol, commonly known as "bad cholesterol". Healthy levels are considered to be under 4mmol/L. Elevated levels of non-HDL cholesterol are a risk factor for chronic complications, including cardiovascular disease, and premature death.